Edgefield County

SC · Pop. 101,972 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Edgefield County is a suburban county in SC with a population of approximately 101,972.

$/Acre: $2,936

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 232 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 66.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.74%

Combined Sales Tax6.74%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$90,777

Poverty Rate14.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,936

Median Home Price$303K

Acres for Sale496

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season232 days

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,262 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)167 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K582

Property Crime /100K369

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate